webfact Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Phuket haze eases, warning remains in effect By Tanyaluk Sakoot Image: PCD PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew this morning (Sept 24) re-issued a health advisory urging people with breathing difficulties, children and the elderly to stay indoors as the haze from Indonesian forest fires continue to affect Phuket. “Although I have not received any reports of people suffering serious health effects arriving at hospitals I have ordered all main government hospitals to have the appropriate equipment prepared to help people,” Chief Thanit said. “People with heart or lung conditions are urged to please be careful. If your chest begins to hurt, or if you develop a headache or it becomes difficult to breath, please see a doctor,” he added. Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-haze-eases-warning-remains-in-effect-72998.php#KiOxBiHvvcDDQSil.99 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-09-24 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 This morning it eases from time to time. Even saw the sun at 08.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Guess we trade a bit of skin cancer for a bit of lung cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mduras01 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Didn’t think I would ever say this, but I’m flying to Chiang Mai for some cleaner air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 What's the deal with staying inside? the air that's inside the house /building is the same as outside unless one has a special filtered aircon going 24/7 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinn Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Back to green soon! i think green already in Ranong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macahoom Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 11 hours ago, digger70 said: What's the deal with staying inside? the air that's inside the house /building is the same as outside unless one has a special filtered aircon going 24/7 ???? This. You hit the nail right on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Wind switching back to traditional westerly monsoon direction next week. Hopefully the fires will have run their course by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/24/2019 at 11:12 AM, webfact said: have ordered all main government hospitals to have the appropriate equipment prepared to help people,” Chief Thanit said. Good job "Chief Wiggum" I nor the hospital would never have though of that, a good "ordering" is always the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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